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Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: September 25, 1956

Active Country: United States

Works of Art: 100

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas, 1980

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Donkey, Pomona, Kansas

Donkey, Pomona, Kansas, 1980

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Maple Leaf Festival, Baldwin, Kansas

Maple Leaf Festival, Baldwin, Kansas, 1980

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Joseph Judd and Edith Stanley Pennell

Joseph Judd and Edith Stanley Pennell, 1899

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Pennell's Photography Studio Building

Pennell's Photography Studio Building, 1898

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Pennell's Studio Showcase

Pennell's Studio Showcase, 1896

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Popcorn Man

Popcorn Man, 1904

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace, 1896

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), John Welsh and Catfish

John Welsh and Catfish, 1901

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Doctor Hannah and Friend

Doctor Hannah and Friend, 1909

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Mike Schmidt's Machine

Mike Schmidt's Machine, 1914

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Doctor Wibking and Wheel

Doctor Wibking and Wheel, 1899

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Harper Boy

Harper Boy, 1898

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Hollingreen Girl and Doll

Hollingreen Girl and Doll, 1898

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Lester Bermant

Lester Bermant, 1898

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Edith Albers

Edith Albers, 1897

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Miss Roubideau

Miss Roubideau, 1909

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Fred Sander's Daughter

Fred Sander's Daughter, 1922

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Miss Crook and Mickey in the Telephone Exchange

Miss Crook and Mickey in the Telephone Exchange, 1900

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Anna Murray Party

Anna Murray Party, 1912

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Vestel Virgins Drill

Vestel Virgins Drill, 1903

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Nellie Martin and Friend

Nellie Martin and Friend, 1905

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Madame Sperber Group

Madame Sperber Group, 1906

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Pauley Wedding

Pauley Wedding, 1901

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Jim Miller's House

Jim Miller's House, 1899

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), M. H. Foss House

M. H. Foss House, 1904

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Tom Gordon's Residence

Tom Gordon's Residence, 1898

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Harger, Kansas Scenery

Harger, Kansas Scenery, 1902

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Rica Dahlstrom and M. Gordon in Buggy

Rica Dahlstrom and M. Gordon in Buggy, 1901

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Bumsteads and Auto

Bumsteads and Auto, 1906

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Andrew Engstrom Corn Field

Andrew Engstrom Corn Field, 1914

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Threshing in Tom Dixon's Wheat Field

Threshing in Tom Dixon's Wheat Field, 1913

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Gilbert Emick at Smoky Hill River

Gilbert Emick at Smoky Hill River, 1902

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Birds killed in the park by the storm

Birds killed in the park by the storm, 1902

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Football, Thanksgiving Day

Football, Thanksgiving Day, 1896

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Baskin Engine '98

Baskin Engine '98, 1918

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Washington Street

Washington Street, 1921

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Fireman's Parade

Fireman's Parade, 1905

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Fireman's Parade

Fireman's Parade, 1905

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Henderson Pioneer Float in Corn Carnival Parade

Henderson Pioneer Float in Corn Carnival Parade, 1907

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Rocket Nine-cent sale

Rocket Nine-cent sale, 1901

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Bessie Turner and Donkey Group

Bessie Turner and Donkey Group, 1900

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Jack Guddy, Baseball Parade

Jack Guddy, Baseball Parade, 1896

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Hopkins, Junction City Veterinary Hospital

Hopkins, Junction City Veterinary Hospital, 1909

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Horseshoe Saloon

Horseshoe Saloon, 1906

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Rudy Sohn's Barber Shop

Rudy Sohn's Barber Shop, 1903

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Miller & Shoemaker, Soda Fountain, Miller Drugs

Miller & Shoemaker, Soda Fountain, Miller Drugs, 1918

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Loeb and Hollis, Loeb Drug Store

Loeb and Hollis, Loeb Drug Store, 1902

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Mike Frey's Restaurant

Mike Frey's Restaurant, 1908

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Dixon's Laundry

Dixon's Laundry, 1899

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Count's Shoe Shop

Count's Shoe Shop, 1915

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), John Gartner Cigar Store

John Gartner Cigar Store, 1900

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Court Room

Court Room, 1900

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Chapman High School Commercial Class

Chapman High School Commercial Class, 1913

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Store Window, Corsets

Store Window, Corsets, 1916

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Rockwell's window

Rockwell's window, 1914

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Rockwell's window

Rockwell's window, 1905

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Pegues Wright Store

Pegues Wright Store, 1911

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Standard Oil Station, 11th Street

Standard Oil Station, 11th Street, 1920–1921

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Paving Mixer

Paving Mixer, 1919

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool, 1913–1914

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool, 1913–1914

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Quivera Monument

Quivera Monument, 1902

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Tom Flanagan's Monument

Tom Flanagan's Monument, 1898

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Reynolds, 19th Battery, Fort Riley, 1905

Reynolds, 19th Battery, Fort Riley, 1905, 1905

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Harvey Muenzenmayer, Fort Riley

Harvey Muenzenmayer, Fort Riley, 1918

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Lieutenant George Patton and Daughter, Fort Riley

Lieutenant George Patton and Daughter, Fort Riley, 1914

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Sergeant Hill and McManus, Fort Riley

Sergeant Hill and McManus, Fort Riley, 1900

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Christmas Dinner, 19th Battery, Fort Riley

Christmas Dinner, 19th Battery, Fort Riley, 1902

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Gibbs, A.2 in Riding Hall, Fort Riley

Gibbs, A.2 in Riding Hall, Fort Riley, 1897

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), New Riding Hall under Construction, Fort Riley

New Riding Hall under Construction, Fort Riley, 1908

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Mss. Dissecting Horse, Fort Riley

Mss. Dissecting Horse, Fort Riley, 1916

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Pontoon Bridge, Fort Riley

Pontoon Bridge, Fort Riley, 1904

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Captain Potts, Battery in Pawnee Flatts

Captain Potts, Battery in Pawnee Flatts, 1899

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Company D, Troup II Pig Roast, Fort Riley

Company D, Troup II Pig Roast, Fort Riley, 1905

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Old Operating Room, Fort Riley

Old Operating Room, Fort Riley, 1906

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Drive to Junction City

Drive to Junction City, 1898–1899

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Hughey, Singer Sewing Man

Hughey, Singer Sewing Man, 1911

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Maple Leaf Festival

Maple Leaf Festival, 1980

Jon Blumb (born 1956), title page

title page, 2004

Jon Blumb (born 1956), colophon

Jon Blumb (born 1956), essay

essay, 2004

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Interview: Lawrence, Kansas April 25,1990

Interview: Lawrence, Kansas April 25,1990, 1990

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Bardo Fire, Lou’s Farm, Douglas County, Kansas, September 9, 1997

Bardo Fire, Lou’s Farm, Douglas County, Kansas, September 9, 1997, 1997

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Recording Session for a Music Video, September 25, 1992

Recording Session for a Music Video, September 25, 1992, 1992

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Visitation at Funeral Home, Lawrence, August 6, 1997

Visitation at Funeral Home, Lawrence, August 6, 1997, 1997

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Reading Triggernometry at Home, October 9, 1996

Reading Triggernometry at Home, October 9, 1996, 1996

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Heading for Home, Wakarusa Flats, Kansas, March 4, 1994

Heading for Home, Wakarusa Flats, Kansas, March 4, 1994, 1994

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Loving Memories: Patti Smith, St. Louis, Missouri, August 7, 1997

Loving Memories: Patti Smith, St. Louis, Missouri, August 7, 1997, 1997

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Funeral at Liberty Hall, Lawrence, Kansas, August 6, 1997

Funeral at Liberty Hall, Lawrence, Kansas, August 6, 1997, 1997

Jon Blumb (born 1956), On the Banks of the Wakarusa with .44 Special, March 4, 1994

On the Banks of the Wakarusa with .44 Special, March 4, 1994, 1994

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Reading “The Masque of the Red Death,” May 23, 1995

Reading “The Masque of the Red Death,” May 23, 1995, 1995

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Recording Naked Lunch, Head Shot, September 11, 1996

Recording Naked Lunch, Head Shot, September 11, 1996, 1996

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Shooting His Smith & Wesson .357, February 17, 1994

Shooting His Smith & Wesson .357, February 17, 1994, 1994

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Spray Painting a Panel, Wakarusa Flats, February 17, 1994

Spray Painting a Panel, Wakarusa Flats, February 17, 1994, 1994

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Playing Himself for “Lost in the Stars,” February, 1994

Playing Himself for “Lost in the Stars,” February, 1994, 1994

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Reading Rigor Mortis, September 25, 1992

Reading Rigor Mortis, September 25, 1992, 1992

Jon Blumb (born 1956), Practicing Knife Throwing, February 17, 1994

Practicing Knife Throwing, February 17, 1994, 1994

Jon Blumb (born 1956), D. K. Helm

D. K. Helm, 1991

Jon Blumb (born 1956); Joseph Judd Pennell (1866–1922), Barton and Smith, Battery E, Fort Riley

Barton and Smith, Battery E, Fort Riley, 1912

Exhibitions: 29

Windmills to Workshops: Lawrence and the Visual Arts

Kate Meyer, curator

2004

Teaching Gallery: Kansas-related art for HIST 301 History, The Historian's Craft

2010

Land and Its Uses: Photographs from the Collection

John Pultz, curator

1994

Conversation XI: Pomp Up the Jam: Splendor, Performance, & Pageantry in Art

Spencer Museum of Art Interns 2010–2011, curator

2011

Portraits: the Artist in Print

Erin Barnett, curator
Rachel Epp Buller, curator

1999

Frozen in Time: The Junction City Photographs of Joseph Judd Pennell (Frozen in Time: J.J. Pennell's Photographs of Junction City, Kansas, 1895-1922)

Thomas Southall, curator

1981

The Family in Photography

Stefanie Vigil, curator

1997–1998

Not So Silent Cinema

Emily Kruse, curator
Adina Duke, curator

2021

A Kansas Art Sampler

Kate Meyer, curator

2004–2005

The Body and the Lens: Photography 1839 to the Present

John Pultz, curator

1995

Conversation V: Alternate Realities

Jessica Lea Johnson, curator

2009

The Body and the Lens: Photography 1839 to the Present

John Pultz, curator

1997

The Body and the Lens: Photography 1839 to the Present

John Pultz, curator

1998

The Body and the Lens: Photography 1839 to the Present

John Pultz, curator

1998–1999

The Body and the Lens: Photography 1839 to the Present

John Pultz, curator

1999

Claimed: Land Use in Western America

Kate Meyer, curator

2007

Photographs from the Collection 1840-1940

John Pultz, curator

2003–2004

Teaching Gallery: History of Photography 2012

2012

Staging Kansas: Works from the Collection

Charles C. Eldredge, curator
students, curator

1994

Summer in the Central Court

Kate Meyer, curator

2006

Conversation IX: Media Memes: Images, Technology and Making the News

Luke Jordan, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
Michael Williams, curator

2010

Plain Pictures: Images of the American Prairie

1996

Plain Pictures: Images of the American Prairie

1996–1997

Brosseau Center for Learning: Understanding the Understudied: Unusual Japanese Prints in the Spencer Museum of Art

2019

Machine in a Void: World War I & the Graphic Arts

Stephen Goddard, curator

2010

Teaching Gallery: WWI

2010

Brosseau Center for Learning: Art and Fermentation

2019

Teaching Gallery: William Burroughs: 100 Years of Expanding Consciousness

2014

Teaching Gallery: Case study in contemporary installation art: Ann Hamilton + Cynthia Schira’s Commission for the Spencer Museum of Art An Errant Line

2013